Fact Sheet, Academic and Practical Information for Exchange Students
Fact Sheet
| Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences | FACT SHEET |
|---|---|
| Name of Institution | Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences (SeAMK) |
| Abbreviation | SeAMK |
| Country | Finland |
| In-Charge Unit | SeAMK International Education Services Visiting Address Kampusranta 11, 60320 SEINÄJOKI P.O. Box 412, FI-60101 SEINÄJOKI Mailing Address P.O. Box 412, FI-60101 SEINÄJOKI |
| international.office@seamk.fi | |
| Erasmus code | SF SEINAJO06 |
| PIC | 949711578 |
| OID | E10110096 |
| SCHAC | seamk.fi |
| Staff mobilities and agreements | Ms Marjo Arola, Head of International Education Services, marjo.arola(a)seamk.fi +358408304216 |
| Incoming students | Ms Jonna-Maria Peltoniemi Coordinator, International Education Services incoming@seamk.fi +358 408302059 |
| Outgoing students | Ms Tiina Välimäki, Coordinator, International Education Services, outgoing(a)seamk.fi +358408304127 |
| Student Exchange Website | https://www.seamk.fi/en/study-with-us/exchange-programmes/ |
| List of requested documents | Learning Agreement A photo Transcript of Records (English) |
| Student nomination | Please send your nominations to: incoming@seamk.fi The nomination should include following information: student’s first name/s (given name), student’s last name/s (family name), gender, date of birth, email address, subject at the home university and semester, exchange programme at SeAMK (required to be related the study background of the applicant), planned duration of the programme at SeAMK (one or two semesters), double degree student (only if valid double degree agreement exists between SeAMK and the sending institution). |
Academic Information for Exchange Students
| ACADEMIC INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Nomination Deadline (sending institutions) | Fall Semester: 15 April 2023 Spring Semester: 15 October 2024 |
| Application Deadline | Fall Semester: 15 May 2023 Spring Semester: 15 November 2024 |
| Application | Applications through the SoleMove system. An email invitation to fill in the application will be send to the nominated students 15-30 April for studies starting in the autumn semester and by 15 - 30 October for the spring semester. The accepted students are contacted by email, with an enclosed Acceptance Letter and instructions for next steps in the process, from mid to late June for studies starting in the autumn semester, and from mid to late December for the spring semester. |
| Application Instructions | https://www.seamk.fi/en/study-with-us/how-to-apply/how-to-apply-exchange-students/ |
| Semester dates | Fall Semester 2023 • Arrival Date 1 September 2023 • Start date – End date 4 September 2023 – 15 December 2023 ( Orientation days 4 and 5 September. Semester Closing Ceremony 15 December) • Examination Period exams take place during the semester Spring Semester 2024 Professional Studies in Techonology •Arrival Date 5 January 2024 •Start date – End date 8 January 2024 - 30 April 2024 (Orientation days 8 January. Semester Closing Ceremony 30 April) • Examination Period exams take place during the semester All other programmes • Arrival Date 16 February 2024 •Start date – End date19 February 2024 - 24 May 2024 (Orientation days 19 and 20 February. Semester Closing Ceremony 24 May) • Examination Period exams take place during the semester |
| Programme information | Applicant is required to select course(s) or programme relevant to his/her major study. Each exchange student follows one exchange programme at SeAMK and should be nominated to that specific programme by the home institution. Programme info: https://www.seamk.fi/en/study-with-us/exchange-programmes/ Most exchange studies at SeAMK take place at the professional studies level of the Bachelor programmes, that is 2nd or 3rd year Bachelor studies. Double Degree students follow the same application process as regular exchange students, more information about Double Degrees at SeAMK: Double Degree Programmes | SeAMK |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Language requirement | European language level B2. Our recommendation is that the coordinators of the sending university make sure that the students can actively participate in studies conducted in English. |
| Study Load for exchange students per Semester |
Number of credits / Courses per semester Minimum study load: 20 ECTS Maximum study load: 30 ECTS Double Degree students: 30 ECTS Other information, if any: One ECTS credit is around 27 hours of work, the courses represent varying amounts of ECTS. Please notice that the 27 hours includes all the work a student does per one credit, incl. lessons, independent studies, group work, assignments etc. |
| Grading System | Course Grade Interpretation 5 Excellent 4 - 3 Good 2 -1 Satisfactory 0 Failed |
| Transcript of Records | Transcript of Records will be sent as an email to the student and the home institution about one month after the end of the studies. Exceptions in these timetables are possible e.g. in case of practical training or shorter than one semester exchanges. |
| Study Guide | https://newops.seamk.fi/en/ |
Practical Information for Exchange Students
| PRACTICAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Student Housing | A company called Sevas organises the student housing in the city of Seinäjoki. Please see here for more details https://sevas.fi/en/student-apartments/ If you have specific accessibility or accommodation requirements, please contact Sevas to discuss them in advance. The student homes are located close to the campus and the city center. Most of these homes are furnished. There are studio or shared apartments available, for example an apartment with 2-3 private bedroom/bathroom combinations + shared kitchen facilities. A monthly rent can vary from 300- 600 euros, including electricity, heating, water (tap water in Finland is very pure and drinkable!), internet connection, and use of laundry room and sauna facilities. The Coordinator will send instructions how to apply housing to the students. |
| Entry formalities | https://www.seamk.fi/en/study-with-us/practical-information-for-students/entry-formalities/ |
| Insurance | Each incoming exchange and Double Degree student must have a valid insurance package for the duration of their programme time. Insurance must cover the school time as well as free time and travelling. The accident insurance, health insurance, especially in case of training also liability / legal insurance. . SeAMK does not provide any insurances for exchange and Double Degree students. |
| Arrival | Students are recommended to arrive to Helsinki Airport and travel by train to Seinäjoki.
The train station of Seinäjoki is on a short walking distance from both the student housing office and most of the student apartments, as well as the campus. All incoming students should agree with Sevas on how to get the key for the student housing well before arrival. Please see the map: https://goo.gl/maps/tc4gN9BwT4744sZy9 |
| Accessibility | Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences strives to offer its students the opportunity to study in accessible learning environments. We try to accommodate students with different learning difficulties, illnesses, disabilities, or mental health challenges the best we can. To discuss exchange period at SeAMK, please contact incoming@seamk.fi. Read more about accessibility at SeAMK: https://www.seamk.fi/en/accessibility/ |
